Commented on own review
Jun 08, 2010 01:06 PM
As mentioned above, the story line is very similar to that of Mahabharata, albeit with few changes. Some similarities and contrasts that I am able to find:
1. The role of Nana Patekar is very similar to that of. Bhishma. However, unlike Bhishma, Nana Patekar is on the side of Samar Pratap (the Pa...ndavas)
2. Unlike Mahabarata in which there were 100 Gauravas and 5 Pandyas, there is only 1 Gaurava (Manoj Bajpai) and 2 Pandavas (Arjun Rampal and Ranbir Kapoor) in Rajneeti
3. Arjun's character resembles to Yudhistra, and Ranbir's that of Arjun. However, I find that Ranbir's character is also show to have the characteristics of Chankya. The absence of a visible Chanakya type character in support of Manoj Bajpai only strengthens my point of view.
4. Ajay Devagan as Sooraj is the modern avatar of Karna. The resemblances are uncanny. For example, Karna's adopted father was a Charioteer, where as Sooraj's adpoted father is a car driver for the Prataps. Also, as Karna's anger against Pandavas gets dissolved when Kunti reveals his true lineage, so does Ajay's anger against Samar Pratam, making Ajay to exhibit reluctance to shoot Samar when he had a choice. While Duryodhana makes Karna the King of Anga, Veerendra Pratap gives Sooraj one of the posts in party high-commission.
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Commented on vinothkc's review
Mar 08, 2010 09:02 AM
Great review Vinoth. Even the F words were made relevant during the climax. 'Avalluku ketta vaarthai pesina pidikathu..' loved ARR's BGM at that point.
Commented on kevivnajar's review
Mar 08, 2010 08:56 AM
Thanks for your comment. Your review is very nice too. I would say the other side of the coin.
Commented on own review
Mar 01, 2010 12:49 PM
Thanks very much Hasan. Hope you would enjoy the movie too.
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